Leil Selichot 9967 / סליחות 13727

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13727 occurs after nightfall on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 9964 23 Elul 13724
Leil Selichot 9965 25 Elul 13725
Leil Selichot 9966 20 Elul 13726
Leil Selichot 9967 23 Elul 13727
Leil Selichot 9968 25 Elul 13728
Leil Selichot 9969 20 Elul 13729
Leil Selichot 9970 23 Elul 13730
Leil Selichot 9971 25 Elul 13731

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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